Specifications

Media Calibration
IMPORTANT: Perform the media calibration procedure when media is
first installed or when a different type of media or ribbon is installed.
During this procedure, the printer automatically determines the media type, label
length, media and ribbon sensor settings, and printing method.
NOTE: Make sure that the media and ribbon rolls are positioned against the
inner spindle stops.
1. Press the MODE key three times. The PAUSE and CALIBRATE lights turn
on.
2. Press FEED to calibrate. The printer feeds some media. The MODE lights
will flash on and off to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.
3. Press PAUSE to exit PAUSE mode; the PAUSE light turns off.
Adjusting the Print Darkness
Due to differences in types of media/ribbon and the wear on the printhead, it
may be necesary to adjust the darkness setting (burn temperature) of the
S-Series printhead to achieve proper printing. Use the following procedure to
adjust the darkness; turning the printer OFF is not required for the new setting to
take effect.
CAUTION
Set the darkness to the lowest possible for the desired print
quality. Darkness set too high for a given ribbon may cause
printhead damage, ink smearing, ribbon wrinkle, and/or burning
through of the ribbon.
1. Begin printing a batch of labels. Use a self test label (see Printer
Diagnostics)orpreferably,oneofyourownformats.
2. Pause the printing by pressing the PAUSE key.
3. Press the MODE key once to place the printer in “Darkness Adjust Mode.”
The DARKEN light turns on.
4. Press the UP or DOWN key to adjust the current setting.
5. Press PAUSE to ressume printing; check the new setting.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for further adjustment.
7. When darkness is correct, press PAUSE once and MODE three times. The
MODE lights will flash on and off to indicate that the settings have been
savedinmemory.
8. Press PAUSE to resume printing. Monitor the new setting, adjusting if
necessary.
S -Series Maintenance Manual: Volume 1 Getting Ready to Print
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